Heritage Days 2025: visit the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Paris

Just a stone's throw from theArc de Triomphe, on the Place de l'Etoile, stands a triangular-shaped mansion. TheHôtel Landolfo de Carcano, built in 1867, has been home to theEmbassy of the State of Qatar since 2007. On Saturday, September 20, 2025, this architecturally impressive building will be opening its doors to us, free of charge, for an exceptional visit.

For the 42nd edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, the Qatari Embassy invites us to discover not only this private mansion, but also thehistory and culture of the State of Qatar, as well as the major projects being prepared by this country at the heart of current affairs. This Middle Eastern emirate attracts all eyes with its glittering, festive tourist life. But Qatar is also a country with an ancient history and a rich culture.

This guided tour offers us a glimpse of this intriguing country. It also gives us a chance to admire one of the twelve hôtels particuliers known as the Maréchaux. Designed by Jacques-Ignace Hittorff in 1853, these majestic buildings were commissioned byEmperor Napoleon III, who was undertaking major redevelopment work on the Place de l'Étoile.

The Hôtel Landolfo-Carcano was built for Anne-Marie Adèle de Caussin, wife of the Marquis Landolfo de Carcano. Painted ceilings, balconies, Corinthian columns, ornate salons, caryatid fireplaces... Luxury and refinement can be found in every nook and cranny of this private mansion.

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It's impossible to miss this discovery during the Journées du Patrimoine. Please note that bookings for this guided tour open at the beginning of September. Places are likely to fill up fast, so get ready to get your ticket.

On the program for Heritage Days 2025 at the Embassy of the State of Qatar:

• Visit to the Embassy of the State of Qatar

  The Embassy of the State of Qatar in France will exceptionally open its doors to the public for European Heritage Days.

  Come and discover the historic salons of the Hôtel Landolfo-Carcano, which has housed the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the French Republic since 2007.

  Located on the Place de l’Étoile, opposite the Arc de Triomphe, the hotel was designed by architects Jacques Ignace Hittorff and Charles Rohault de Fleury and completed in 1867. It has been classified as a historic monument since 1976.

  Built during the Second Empire for Anne-Marie Adèle Caussin, known as “Madame de Cassin,” the mansion was renamed Marquis Landolfo-Carcano after her marriage to the Marquis in 1889.

  As a remarkable witness to its era, this urban townhouse embodies the eclectic architecture of the 19th century and stands out for the richness and refinement of its interiors. We invite you to step inside and discover a site steeped in history, right in the heart of Paris.

  Security measures:

  - Visits by reservation only, via the link that will be posted on Friday, September 11, 2026 at 11:00 and subject to availability. https://my.weezevent.com/visite-commentee-de-lambassade-de-letat-du-qatar-en-france-5?_gl=1uqku05gclau*MjA0NDQ1MDE2MS4xNzg4Nzk5MTg5LjExODA0ODYzNzAuMTc4ODg2NDUyOC4xNzg4ODY0NTMzLjEwMzE0MzAxMTIuMTc4ODc5OTE5Ni4xNzg4ODY0NTMz*_gaMjk4NTkxNTc0LjE3MjY4NjY2MTk._ga_39H9VBFX7G*czE3ODg4NzQ4NTEkbzckZzEkdDE3ODg4ODE0ODUkajE2JGwwJGg0NjYxNjAzMjI.

  - If you are accompanied, please provide the first and last name of your companion.

  - An identity document may be requested at the entrance.

  - Bags will be checked at entry; only small bags are allowed. Note that there are no cloakrooms; motorcycle helmets, suitcases and baggage are not permitted.

  - No access to restrooms.

  - The site is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.

  Participation requirements: Access by reservation only via the link to be posted online on September 11, 2026 at 11:00, subject to availability. - Free | Reservation required - https://my.weezevent.com/visite-commentee-de-lambassade-de-letat-du-qatar-en-france-5?_gl=1uqku05gclau*MjA0NDQ1MDE2MS4xNzg4Nzk5MTg5LjExODA0ODYzNzAuMTc4ODg2NDUyOC4xNzg4ODY0NTMzLjEwMzE0MzAxMTIuMTc4ODc5OTE5Ni4xNzg4ODY0NTMz*_gaMjk4NTkxNTc0LjE3MjY4NjY2MTk._ga_39H9VBFX7G*czE3ODg4NzQ4NTEkbzckZzEkdDE3ODg4ODE0ODUkajE2JGwwJGg0NjYxNjAzMjI.

  Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

A wonderful discovery. Why not take a tour of all the embassies in Paris over the Heritage Days weekend?

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